Solar Energy and Solar Jobs are on the Rise in Florida

After a number of  slow years, Florida's Solar Energy industry is coming back. Solar energy is great for the Florida economy. Solar employment in Florida grew by 21 percent in 2018, even though nationally there was a 3.2 percent decline. After California, Florida is now second in the United States for solar jobs. Total solar employment in our state grew to 10,358, according to the Solar Foundation's Solar Jobs Census 2018 [Source: Orlando Sentinel]. Anyone can prepare for solar energy jobs at many of the colleges that are part of Florida's State College System with an Engineering Technology Degree or Certificate. Entry level jobs installing and monitoring new systems can start as high as $19/hour in the state.